Staff

Mr. Spencer Wahl

Spencer Wahl received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from South Dakota State University in 2014, and his Master of Music Education degree in 2018 from Northern State University. While in college, Mr. Wahl was heavily involved in the instrumental music program. He was a member of the symphonic band, jazz ensemble, jazz combo, pep band, and saxophone quartet. Mr. Wahl also served as a drum major for the Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band for two years. Mr. Wahl began teaching in the Lennox School District in 2015. He currently teaches 5th grade and high school band. In 2018, he was awarded the Dennis Hegg "Young Director Award" by the South Dakota Bandmasters Association. In addition to teaching music in the classroom, Mr. Wahl has his own private saxophone studio where he teaches middle and high school students. He also is a member of the Sioux Falls Municipal Band. In his time outside of school, Mr. Wahl enjoys running, camping, playing saxophone, and spending time with his wife, Jessica.

spencer.wahl@k12.sd.us605-647-2203 ext. 5033

Ms. Ellie Kenkel

Ellie Kenkel is the 6-8 instrumental music instructor in Lennox, where she directs the 6th grade band and Junior High band. Ms. Kenkel graduated with a music education degree from Augustana University in 2017 after student teaching in Lennox. She grew up in Mitchell, SD where she participated in every performing arts opportunity. In college she was actively involved in The Augustana Band, Northlanders Jazz Band, brass choir, pep band, and concert choir, as well as serving as the president of the music education club. Outside of teaching, Ms. Kenkel enjoys playing trumpet with local groups, leading youth group at her church, and staring enviously at other people’s dogs.

ellie.kenkel@k12.sd.us605-647-2203 ext. 4011

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